2016 Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-In Hybrid Estate

January 16th, 2015 sreeragkollam

Just after its release in the S- Class segment, World renowned car brand Mercedes- Benz is now going to introduce their latest car model named C 350 integrated with advanced modern Hybrid technological features. It is for the first time that the brand introduces their hybrid technology to the C class as well as Estate models. The excellent driving dynamics and its efficiency of the Plug-in Hybrid variations give the car a trustworthy proposition. And this trustworthiness applies to both Estate cars and Saloon cars. 31 Kilometers is its range of electric mode entirely while it also provides a local emission free driving. The powertrain of the car is made with 4 cylinder petrol engine which is again perfectly mated with a strong electric motor. All these generates 279 HP (205 KW) of power and 600 NM of torque output. Thus it can be said that this car gives power output just like any sports car. not only that, consumers will also get benefits with its excellent fuel consumption rate as it take only 2.1 liter of fuel for 100 Kilometers (both Estate and Saloon). Carbon dioxide emission rate for the Estate car stands at 49g/ kilometers while for saloon car it is only 48g/ 1 Km. The Estate model as well as the Saloon models are provided with a standard air suspension system from AIRMATIC technology. There is also a Pre-Entry Climate Control feature. The important fact about that feature is, one can control the system with the use of internet to get maximum climate and driving comfort.

As per Prof Dr Thomas Weber, who is an honorable member of Management Board of Daimler AG and also a member of the brand’s Research and Development sector, this Hybrid car of Plug-in genre is like an investment of the brand as it will give more successful technology along with stronger driving dynamics. He also said that the brand is now planning to introduce 10 more models of Hybrid Plug- in segment by 2017.

This car is provided with a standard seven speed automatic transmission of 7G-TRONIC PLUS technology. This transmission incorporates the electric motor as well as the extra clutch between the electric motor and combustion engine. While the car is driven in entirely electric mode, this technology decouples the vehicle’s combustion engine from its drive train. The clutch of this car is used as the torque converter.

The power output and the efficient engine management of the car give it the dynamism of a sports car. And this car truly encompasses both the sports like performance as well as ride comfort of a Saloon car. The most important fact of the car is, it gives an amazing fuel consumption rating along with exceptional environmental efficiency. The Saloon car of this segment accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in only 5.9 seconds while the other one (Estate) can sprint from 0 to 100 kilometers in only 6.2 seconds. The top speed limit of the Estate car is 246 kilometers per hour and for the Saloon car it stands at 250 kilometers per hour.

This new car from the Mercedes – Benz brand offers the AVANTGARDE based equipment line in the exterior that emphasized the premium and sporty character of the vehicle. The EXCLUSIVE equipment line on the exterior will be available with both Estate and Saloon cars without any extra cost. The typical radiator grille as well as the 3 pointed stars marks on the bonnet of the car gives a clear concept of the car’s year’s long prestige and also the present day’s luxury feelings. The interior section of the car is also designed magnificently.